Manuel Melo – Data Protection Officer Serving all Sodecia Group companies across Europe with expert data protection guidance and support.

Professional Credentials:

· Master’s Degree in Legal Sciences (Data Protection specialisation)

· 15+ years compliance and data protection experience

· Certified Professional Trainer and Security Director

Immediate Support:

· Email: dpo@sodecia.com 

· Phone: (+351) 213 243 750

· Platform: sodecia.groupdpo.com 

Emergency Situations:

For data breaches or regulatory authority inquiries requiring immediate response.

Emergency Response (2 hours)

· Critical data breach incident management

· Urgent regulatory authority communications

· Immediate security incident coordination

High Priority (5 working days)

· Data subject rights requests (1-3 months processing)

· Time-sensitive regulatory compliance queries

· Urgent contract review for data protection

Standard Support (10 working days)

· Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA)

· Privacy by design consultations

· Legal and compliance advisory services

· Cross-border data transfer assessments

Routine Support (15 working days)

· Training and awareness programs

· Documentation and policy reviews

· Strategic compliance planning

· Governance framework development

· Employees – Data protection training and guidance

· Management – Compliance strategy and implementation

· Data Subjects – Rights exercising and inquiry resolution

· Partners – Collaborative compliance support

· Authorities – Professional cooperation and transparency

Independence & Authority

Direct reporting to Board of Directors with complete operational independence as required under GDPR Article 38.

Professional Secrecy

All consultations protected by professional privilege and confidentiality obligations.

Multi-Jurisdictional Expertise

Supporting compliance across all Sodecia Group operational territories including Portugal, Germany, Spain, Italy, Czech Republic, and Slovak Republic.

Online Portal

Submit detailed requests through our secure platform: sodecia.groupdpo.com

Email Request

Send structured requests to: dpo@sodecia.com

Include: nature of request, urgency level, stakeholder details

Emergency Protocol

For critical incidents: (+351) 213 243 750

Available 24/7 for data breaches and regulatory emergencies

· Comprehensive Data Protection Policies

· Employee Training Programs

· Best Practice Guidelines

· Template Documents and Forms

· Regular Compliance Updates

· Cross-jurisdictional Legal Analysis

Complete Information: Full DPO Support Technical Sheet

Company Data Protection: sodecia.groupdpo.com 

Group Structure: Company Directory

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Last Updated: August 2025

Next Review: Annual

Version: 1.0

“Demonstrating SODECIA’s commitment to designate a Data Protection Officer to perform the functions set forth in applicable law.”

Professional. Independent. Compliant.